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By James Clark Sep 18, 2020

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Joe Biden trotted out the trope of the damaged veteran during a recent campaign speech

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is facing criticism after he recounted a story about a military veteran who committed a...

By Julie Johnson, The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif. Aug 27, 2020

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California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet

Officers mistook Andy Ford's seizure symptoms for intoxication and belligerence when they arrested him in 2018.

By Paul Woolverton, The Fayetteville Observer Jul 19, 2020

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Lawsuit: Fayetteville police wrongly arrested suicidal soldier, lawyers failed to defend him

The former soldier's lawyer said he should get nearly $7.7 million — $300 for each hour he was jailed.

By Lisa Trigg, The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. Mar 2, 2020

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Former soldier walking across the country aims to bring ‘a tsunami of attention’ to PTSD

Breaking down the stigma and misunderstandings about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the goal of a retired U.S. Army veteran...

By Scott Turner, Albuquerque Journal Feb 18, 2020

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‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources

"For whatever reason, it's too hard to mutter the words, 'I need help.' We provide a lot of different mechanisms...

By Sabrina Eaton, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland Feb 5, 2020

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House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs

"Service dogs soothe the invisible wounds of war."

By Katie Santich, Orlando Sentinel Dec 28, 2019

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‘It’s amazing what happens here’ — Nonprofit saves dogs from being euthanized and trains them to help veterans heal

"Obviously, it's not a cure. But we have had dogs literally save a life."

By Dorothy Mills-Gregg, Military.com Dec 17, 2019

News

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Lawmakers and veterans advocacy groups are ready for change after waiting nearly a decade for the Department of Veterans Affairs...

By Jimmy Tomlin, The High Point Enterprise Dec 16, 2019

Community

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans

Bobby Grey's a former Marine, 2003 to 2007 — a mission that has given him great pride and great anguish....

By James Barber, Military.com Dec 4, 2019

News

The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans

The United States Postal Service has just issued a "Healing PTSD" semipostal stamp that will raise money to be distributed...

By Billy Cox, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Nov 24, 2019

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A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

A class-action lawsuit claims the Navy is giving other-than-honorable discharges to Marines and sailors with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post...

By Kayla Williams Nov 20, 2019

Analysis

Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

While more veterans are seeking mental health care, they aren't getting the long-term treatment they need

By Mary Huber, The News-Journal, Daytona Beach, Fla. Nov 5, 2019

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‘I just want to enjoy my life’ — Army vet still recovering 10 years after Fort Hood shooting

"I don't think that Fort Hood should ever be the only thing that ever defines you."

By James Clark Nov 1, 2019

News

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

While the news may be abuzz with stories about Conan, the hero dog on the Delta Force raid that killed...

By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters Health Oct 24, 2019

Health & Fitness

PTSD tied to higher risk of an early stroke, according to a massive new study of post-9/11 veterans

"This trend is very concerning given the devastating impact stroke has on young patients and their families"

By James Clark Oct 17, 2019

News

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

The former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs thinks that the VA needs to start researching medical marijuana. Not...

By Haley Britzky Sep 25, 2019

News

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

Army veteran Miguel Perez Jr. was allowed temporary travel to the U.S. for an immigration hearing, to decide if he...

By Ryan Leigh Dostie Jul 5, 2019

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‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims

"I would have been damned had I been a slut, but I was just as damned for not having been...

By Billy Cox, Sarasota Herald-Tribune May 30, 2019

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A Florida congressman is pushing federal protections for vets who use marijuana

Staggered by the burgeoning numbers of veteran suicides, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube said on Wednesday he supports removing marijuana from...

By Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune May 29, 2019

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The Minneapolis VA is testing a medical app to combat PTSD nightmares

The brainchild of a Macalester College graduate to help his father overcome combat-related nightmares has turned into a promising —...

By John Harney, Bloomberg News May 29, 2019

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Rep. Seth Moulton reveals his past struggle with PTSD to combat stigma around mental health care

Seth Moulton, a former combat Marine who's running for the Democratic presidential nomination, revealed he sought treatment for post-traumatic stress...

By Haley Britzky May 27, 2019

Community

A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service

It may not have gone as planned, but it did exactly what it needed to do.

By Ben Lambert, The Register Citizen May 20, 2019

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Marine vet police officer claims his department discriminated against him for seeking PTSD treatment

Former police officer Jason Cooling has sued the city of Torrington, claiming the Police Department failed to appropriately accommodate his...

By Lisa Rapaport, Reuters Apr 22, 2019

Health & Fitness

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

Voice analysis software can help detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans based on their speech, a study suggests

By Sarah Elms And Lauren Lindstrom, The Toledo Blade Mar 28, 2019

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Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

A University of Toledo student has sued the university and two married employees who he says disclosed his post-traumatic stress...

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Joe Biden trotted out the trope of the damaged veteran during a recent campaign speech

California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet

Lawsuit: Fayetteville police wrongly arrested suicidal soldier, lawyers failed to defend him

Former soldier walking across the country aims to bring ‘a tsunami of attention’ to PTSD

‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources

House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs

‘It’s amazing what happens here’ — Nonprofit saves dogs from being euthanized and trains them to help veterans heal

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help ​other veterans

The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans

A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

‘I just want to enjoy my life’ — Army vet still recovering 10 years after Fort Hood shooting

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

PTSD tied to higher risk of an early stroke, according to a massive new study of post-9/11 veterans

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims

A Florida congressman is pushing federal protections for vets who use marijuana

The Minneapolis VA is testing a medical app to combat PTSD nightmares

Rep. Seth Moulton reveals his past struggle with PTSD to combat stigma around mental health care

A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service

Marine vet police officer claims his department discriminated against him for seeking PTSD treatment

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans